Moderator: Narinder Paul

Lessons Learned in the First Year as a Chair
Michael Patlas

The transition to new leadership positions will be associated with beginner errors. The aim of this session will be to review common mistakes in administrative domains, and to allow frank discussion on strategies to reduce these errors.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:  

• Describe common do’s and don’t for a new department chair.
• Recognize complexities of servant leadership.
• Understand the value of communication.

Target Audience:

• Radiologist
• Resident
• Radiology Managers

CanMEDS:

• Communicator
• Leader
• Professional

The speaker discloses the following relationships:

• Receipt of royalties from Elsevier and Springer.

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Transformation of Academic Radiology: A Canadian Approach
Narinder Paul

This presentation will highlight the current state of academic radiology across Canada, the need to radically change the current status, and the transformative change that has been initiated by the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology in partnership with the Canadian Association of Radiology.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:  

• Outline the partnership between the Canadian Heads of Academic Radiology and the Canadian Association of Radiologists.
• Describe new developments in diagnostic radiology education and training.
• Discuss new developments in diagnostic radiology research mentorship and the plan for multicentre trials.

Target Audience:

• Radiologist
• Resident
• Medical Student

CanMEDS:

• Medical Expert
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Leader
• Health Advocate
• Scholar
• Professional

The speaker discloses the following relationships:

• Service on the Speakers Bureau for Canon Medical.
• Co-Principal Investigator for a research grant from Carestream.

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The Canadian Radiology Demographic Landscape
Charlotte Yong-Hing

This presentation will explore the Canadian radiology workforce with an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens.

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Describe the demographic landscape of Canadian radiology
• Recognize equity, diversity, and inclusion gaps in Canadian radiology
• Propose recommendations for improving equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canadian radiology

Target Audience:

• Radiologist
• Resident
• Medical Student

CanMEDS:

• Medical Expert
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Leader
• Health Advocate
• Professional

The speaker discloses the following relationships:

• Immediate Past President of the BC Radiological Society.

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Mentoring, Relations, and Commitments Map
Faisal Khosa

This presentation will provide insights into the dynamics of leadership, equity, diversity, and inclusion through immersive and experiential learning.

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Examine the role of diverse networks and mentoring relationships in fostering professional growth and promoting inclusivity.
• Analyze (or describe) the concept of “commitments versus minority tax” as it relates to balancing professional obligations with the additional responsibilities often placed on underrepresented groups.

Target Audience:

• Radiologist
• Resident
• Medical Student

CanMEDS:

• Medical Expert
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Leader
• Health Advocate
• Scholar
• Professional

COI:

• None Declared

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The Leaky Pathway in Academic Radiology
Charlotte Yong-Hing

This presentation will explore the Canadian radiology workforce with an equity, diversity, and inclusion lens.

At the end of this presentation, delegates will be able to:

• Describe the phenomenon of the leaky pathway in the Canadian radiology workforce and its implications for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Identify and analyze key factors contributing to the leaky pathway in the radiology workforce.
• Evaluate the impact of the leaky pathway on radiology as a profession and on patient care in Canada.
• Propose actionable recommendations to address the leaky pathway and improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in Canadian radiology.

Target Audience:

• Radiologist
• Resident
• Medical Student

CanMEDS:

• Medical Expert
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Leader
• Health Advocate
• Professional

The speaker discloses the following relationships:

• Immediate Past President of the BC Radiological Society.

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Mentoring, Relations, and Commitments Map - Group Discussion
Faisal Khosa

This presentation will review the importance of diverse networks, mentoring relationships, and the concepts of "Commitments versus Minority Tax.

At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of diverse networks and mentoring relationships in enhancing career development and inclusivity.
• Differentiate between professional commitments and the minority tax to recognize their impact on workload and career progression.

Target Audience:

• Radiologist
• Resident
• Medical Student

CanMEDS:

• Medical Expert
• Communicator
• Collaborator
• Leader
• Health Advocate
• Scholar
• Professional

COI:

• None Declared

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